Christopher Freeburn

Christopher Freeburn

InvestorPlace Writer

Christopher T. Freeburn has been a financial writer and editor for more than 10 years. He has worked at industry trade publications like Food Logistics, ChemicalWeek and Institutional Investor. His freelance articles have appeared in a variety of magazines, including Technology Review, Audubon and USA Weekend. He lives in Westchester County, just outside New York City.”

Recent Articles

Thursday Apple Rumors: Retina iPad Mini Launch Moved Up

By Christopher Freeburn, InvestorPlace Writer

Apple to launch a Retina iPad Mini this year; leaked components show iPhone 5S fingerprint scanner; and one carrier to drop some iPhone 5's this month.

Qualcomm Jumps on the Smartwatch Wagon

By Christopher Freeburn, InvestorPlace Writer

Qualcomm has unveiled its own $300 smartwatch called the Toq, but intends it mostly as a technology demonstration.

Auto Sales Are Soaring in U.S.

By Christopher Freeburn, InvestorPlace Writer

In August U.S. auto sales hit a 16.09 million vehicle annualized rate, a sales pace not seen since before the economic downturn.

BlackBerry Could Have a Buyer as Early as November

By Christopher Freeburn, InvestorPlace Writer

BlackBerry is moving to find a buyer as quickly as possible and could hold an auction for the company by November.

Gold Drops Despite Safe Haven Indicators

By Christopher Freeburn, InvestorPlace Writer

Gold fell sharply in Wednesday trading in spite of increasing Middle East tensions and a strike by South African gold miners.

Wednesday Apple Rumors: China Event May Signal Major iPhone Deal

By Christopher Freeburn, InvestorPlace Writer

An Apple media event in China may herald a deal with China Mobile; Apple gets shipments of mystery device; and Brisbane Apple Store moves forward.

7 Things to Know About the Samsung Galaxy Gear Watch

By Christopher Freeburn, InvestorPlace Writer

Samsung will unveil its new Galaxy Gear smartwatch on Wednesday in Berlin, beating competitors including Apple, Google and Microsoft to the market.

Gold Gains on Looming Syria Action

By Christopher Freeburn, InvestorPlace Writer

Gold posted its first gain in four session as expectations for a U.S. military strike on Syria strengthened, boosting the metal's safe haven appeal.

Tuesday Apple Rumors: Leaked Pics Show iPhone 5C in Multiple Colors

By Christopher Freeburn, InvestorPlace Writer

Images of the iPhone 5C's packaging show multiple colors; Carl Icahn could pressure Apple to buy Nuance; and the iPhone gains U.S. smartphone market share.

Gold Posts Strong 6% Gain for August

By Christopher Freeburn, InvestorPlace Writer

Gold futures fell in Friday trading on waning safe-haven appeal, but still posted a healthy 6.3% gain for August.

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